Definition of "ball"

Kid-friendly meaning of ball, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "ball" mean?

ball (noun) — a round object used in many games and sports.

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Example sentences using "ball"

Grade K–2
I have a ball.
Grade 3–5
He threw the ball as hard as he could and it bounced off the back fence.
Grade 6–8
A baseball, a soccer ball, and a billiard ball share a name but have radically different physics — and the design of each is tuned to its sport.

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